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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 48
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
God tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Too with the counter takedown but God avoids it easily.
Too looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? God is fending him off so far but Too persists. Nope, God circles away and we're back to standing.
God looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Too counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
God manages to get to full guard.
Too throws a big right hand that misses.
God wants to sweep but no luck.
Too is in close to God's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Too must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
God has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Too missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
God controlling the position.#T1#
Too trying to control the position from guard on top but God is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Too loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Too trying to control the position from guard on top but God is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Too trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Too throws a strike but God rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
God postures up in Too's guard and throws a big left but Too blocks it.
God with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
God wants to control from the top but Too keeps moving.
God throws a strike but Too rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Too trying to control the position from guard on top but God is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Too with a flurry of punches that miss.
Too trying to control but God is working from the bottom.
Too is looking to work some ground and pound but God has wrist control.
God really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
God working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Too.
Too throws an elbow that misses. God uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Too's guard. Nice move by God!#REVR#
God is in close to Too's body, working some short punches and elbows.
God is looking to work some ground and pound but Too has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Too can do anything to dispel that myth.
God wants to control from the top but Too keeps moving. #T3#
God postures up in Too's guard and throws a big left but Too blocks it.
Too punching from the bottom - just letting God know he's still in a fight.
God with a flurry of punches that miss.
God has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
God wants to control from the top but Too keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Too is on top in guard.
#REVB#
God has Too pulled in close to control his posture.
We've been hearing good reports from God's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
God looking for a sweep. Not yet God, not yet.
Too is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
God will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Too preventing the sweep.
Too postures up in God's guard and throws a big left but God blocks it.
God tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Too scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
God is rocked!
Too is in close to God's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh God is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Too wants to control from the top but God keeps moving.
God is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Too postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! God covers up, he's hurt! Too keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Too and the ref steps in to end the fight! Too can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dyson Too!
A relieved looking Dyson Too thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 42
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from God.
Davis throws a big counter combination but God scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but God shows good takedown defense.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts God as he jumps to the side.
God feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis leaves God with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
God darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns God into the cage.
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. God tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag God to the ground. God escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with God but God pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with God, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes God against the cage but God circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has God pinned against the cage. God gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##TD2#
God closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
God postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
God throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
God tries to land a sweep but no joy.
God keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
God is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
God has Davis pulled in close to control his posture.
God is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
God is continuing to stall.
God is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davis wants to stand but God is controlling his posture from full guard.
God bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard. #REVB##T3#
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but God is proving a slippery customer.
God stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis controls God momentarily but God frees himself.
God advances to half guard.
My spies in The Iron Palace inform me that God has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
God wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
God wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
God working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
God is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. God is working away from the top position though.
God is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
God scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but God scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from God there.
God winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
God sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus God dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
God closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Davis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
God shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
God throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from God. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
God with the counter takedown but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - God circles away.
And God tries to counter it with a takedown but Davis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Davis fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from God. #CL2#
God rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
Jack Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus God.#TD2#
God drags the fight down to the ground.
Davis won't allow God to sweep him here.
God keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully. #T1#
Davis preventing the sweep.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but God is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
God controlling Davis's posture.
God has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
God moves into the clinch.
Davis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
God working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Davis pulls guard effortlessly.
God tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
God passes Davis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davis is pressing down on God's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Davis looking for a guillotine here but God defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. God manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
God trying to control the position.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but God is retaining full guard.
God wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
God is working an open guard so Davis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
God avoids the head kick by Davis.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by God, which made it look bad.
Zeus God seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
God tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
God misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
God connects with a high kick. #CL2#
God has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus God showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
God shoots in but no luck this time.
God looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by God after a bit of a struggle.
Davis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
God has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jack Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus God.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
God is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
God has Davis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
God takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
God wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
#TD#
Davis pulls guard.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but God is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Davis looking for a guillotine here but God defends easily.
#SUB#
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis controls God momentarily but God frees himself. #T2#
God advances position into side control!
God landing a few strikes.
Davis dodges the ground and pound from God.
God working the body and head with strikes.
God is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
God cracks Davis with a big elbow.
Davis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Davis tries to bench press God off him but God keeps the position.
God landing strikes.
God working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
God working the head with strikes.
God trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
Davis striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Davis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of God. #SU2#
God stands up. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
God jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
God drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
God shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Davis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows God to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jack Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeus God is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Davis.
I think God has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus God!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Cunningham closes the distance and clinches.
Cunningham wants a takedown.
Cunningham tries for a takedown but God manages to get underhooks.
Cunningham tries to pull guard but God won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wendell Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
God has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cunningham is trying to keep an underhook but God manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
God is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cunningham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from God.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God trying to control from half guard but Cunningham is working away.
God not doing much here.
God is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
God wants to work for an arm triangle but Cunningham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
God is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
God performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
God seems to be working for a kimura but Cunningham defends the submission attempt.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with God in particular looking to stall.
God wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cunningham keeps working.
God throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
God wants to work for an arm triangle but Cunningham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cunningham is trying to stand.
God slips a nice elbow through Cunningham's hands, connecting with Cunningham's forehead.#T3#
Cunningham wants to control the action here but instead God manages to pass to full mount! #SU2#
God is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Cunningham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
God closes the distance and clinches.
Cunningham looking for a takedown. #TD2#
God jumps guard.
Cunningham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
God looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
God has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
God has Cunningham pulled in close to control his posture.
Cunningham looking to sit in guard and control but God gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
God engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
God is fighting to break Cunningham's control of his arms but Cunningham is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
God chips away with some ground and pound.
Cunningham is looking to stand back up but God counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cunningham.
God working Cunningham over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham has hold of God's hands but God slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus God dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cunningham stuffs the takedown attempt from God. God gets slowly back to his feet.
God will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
God shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.
Cunningham is looking to counter the offense by God and move into the clinch.
Wendell Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus God.
God throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cunningham's waist but Cunningham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing God off to one side.
God displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cunningham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
Cunningham seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
God shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
God slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
God is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
God is breathing heavily.
God looking to pass the guard.
Cunningham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cunningham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from God. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cunningham is pulling down on God's head. It's preventing any offense from God, at least for the moment.
God trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zeus God is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
God swings for the body but Cunningham moves out of range.
Cunningham is looking to clinch.
God misses with a takedown attempt
letting Cunningham counter with a right hand.
God throws a chopping leg kick but Cunningham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cunningham is looking to counter the offense by God and move into the clinch.
God with a poor takedown
and Cunningham counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Cunningham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
God lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
God clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cunningham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cunningham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cunningham wants to stand and escape but God is having none of it.
God controlling from the top position.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing God from controlling successfully. #T4#
God slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
God in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham is wriggling around but God manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
God takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
God wants to free his trapped foot but Cunningham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zeus God will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Cunningham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for God!
God manages to get back to half guard.
Cunningham prevents God from improving his position.
Zeus God has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cunningham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Cunningham is trying to work for a kimura but God is defending well.
Cunningham blocks the strikes from God.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God is refusing to be controlled, as Cunningham sits in half guard. #SUB2#
God looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. God manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
God utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
God is trying to control the position but Cunningham postures up.
Cunningham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cunningham throws an elbow that misses. God uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cunningham's guard. Nice move by God!#REVB#
God sitting in guard here, content to control.
God lands a couple of digs.
God controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cunningham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
God with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing God from controlling successfully.
God is standing up over Cunningham. Cunningham looks to escape but God dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
God scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cunningham to see if he's OK.
God taking a breather here.
God scoring with punches from side control. #T3##SU2#
God decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cunningham to his feet.
God looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.
Zeus God seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cunningham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. God just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables God to keep the fight standing.
Cunningham jumps guard but God turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wendell Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
God is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cunningham jumps guard but God stands there with Cunningham around his waist. Cunningham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
God lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards.
God makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
God pulls guard effortlessly.
Cunningham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cunningham throws a big right hand that misses.
God is trying to control the position but Cunningham postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
God pulls Cunningham in close to his closed guard and prevents Cunningham from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wendell Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeus God is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cunningham stands up over God, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus God comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got God winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus God!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
God pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
God fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Michael to the ground. God is now in Michael's guard.
Michael keeping moving, preventing God from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael has God pulled in close to control his posture.
Michael tries to land a sweep but no joy.
God must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God is fighting to break Michael's control of his arms but Michael is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Michael really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
God has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Michael is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
God looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Michael!
You can see the frustration on Michael's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
God is looking to take a break and control but Michael is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by God.#T2##SUB2#
God tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
God throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
God wants to control for a moment but Michael uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
God is looking for a kimura but Michael is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for God to get the leverage. #T3#
Michael moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
God sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Michael's guard.
Michael wants to get back to his feet.
God wants to pass the guard but Michael is defending well.
Michael is refusing to be controlled, as God sits in half guard.
Michael trying to hold on to God's head to control him but God postures up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michael is refusing to be controlled, as God sits in half guard.
Michael is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of God's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take God's back!
God is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Michael.
Michael avoiding God 's attempts to control his hands.
Michael doesn't have the hooks in and God manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but God puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
God is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus God dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Michael rushes God and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
God utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
God digs a right hand into Michael's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Michael's gas tank. #TD2#
God manages to pull guard.
God is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Michael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God tries to stand and escape but Michael is controlling the position. #SUB2#
God is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Michael sees it coming and defends easily.
God wants to stand up but Michael has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1#
Michael wants to sweep but God has passed to side control!
Michael can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Michael might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
God lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Michael down.
#SU2#
God stands up. #TD2#
Michael gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows God to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
God is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
God has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michael bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in God's guard. #REVR#
Michael is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zeus God has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
God looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michael controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
God working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michael.
Michael controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
God controls Michael momentarily but Michael frees himself.
Michael slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Michael has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Michael looking to sit in guard and control but God gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michael is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael wants to control the position but God says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus God showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
God moves in looking to clinch but Michael pushes him off.#TD2#
God is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Michael's half guard.
Michael trying to control from the bottom.
Michael looks like he's trying to stand up.
Michael has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. God is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God wants to free his trapped foot but Michael is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Michael is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ground and pound from God.
God is stalling here. Michael is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! God seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Michael has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Michael lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear God down.
God wants to control but Michael postures up.#SUB#
Michael looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Michael working away.
God is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Michael off and has taken his back!
God gets his hands free as Michael looks to control. #T2#
God is riding his opponent, not letting Michael buck him off. #SUB2#
God has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Michael has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Michael wants to control his opponent's hands but God gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - God's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
God looking for the RNC. #T3#
Michael wants to control his opponent's hands but God gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Michael is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Michael tries to escape the position.
Michael trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
God is hanging on to Michael's back as he tries to escape.
Michael breaks God's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Michael engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
God is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Delmar Michael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeus God is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
God wants to stand but Michael is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zeus God.
Well God has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus God!
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